intention
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Mr. Hargis describes the company’s hypersonics as a “scalable deterrence,” higher on the escalation ladder than economic sanctions but lower than “strategic nuclear threat,” with “the intention that it’s never used.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
"I have every intention of returning from Lisbon to carry on my work in Uganda," she said.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
Jackson declined to say where the artworks are but said “they are in her possession” and “she has no intention of ever getting rid of those ever.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
This would complete a trifecta of giant flotations this year with SpaceX launching this Friday and Anthropic also announcing its intention to go public last week.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
“Mr. Rosen, I have no intention of sending my journalists out on a wild-goose chase.”
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
Vocabulary lists containing intention
List 1
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The ACT: The Language of the Test, List 1
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
